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Reminder: MPA Expert Workgroup Meeting and Public Workshop May 16-17, 2012. See news release for details
(Note: Scroll down to access regulation updates, NOAA Fisheries public comment periods, and other items of interest.)
Regulation Updates:
New! 240' (40-fathom) Prohibition Removed Effective May 10, 2012 - NOAA Fisheries approves Council's request to remove harvest prohibitions on deepwater species. Read Fishery Bulletin Updated Regulation Summaries now available.
New! Commercial Black Sea Bass Seasonal Opening Delayed - Season to Open July 1, 2012 Read Fishery Bulletin
New Bycatch Reduction Devices Certified for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Shrimp Fisheries, effective May 11, 2012 Read Fishery Bulletin (English and Vietnamese)
Reminder: Recreational Season for Vermilion Snapper Begins April 1, 2012.
New! New Regulations for Snapper Grouper, Golden Crab and Sargassum Habitat in the South Atlantic Region; and New Regulations for Dolphin and Wahoo in the Atlantic (Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment), effective April 16, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
Reminder: Restrictions remain in place for the harvest of some deepwater species in waters greater than 240'. Read the Fishery Bulletin regarding implementation of Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B and the Final Rule that includes waypoints for the deepwater closure.
Annual Spawning Season Closure for Shallow Water Grouper Species January through April See Fishery Bulletin
New Regulations for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic, effective January 3, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
Commercial harvest now limited in Special Management Zones in SC; other measures in Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 Regulations effective January 30, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New Regulations for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. See Fishery Bulletin
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comment:
NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Amendment 11 for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Comment period ends June 26, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin A copy of Amendment 11 + appendices is available from the Library.
Other Items of Interest:
Recreational black sea bass fishery remains closed until June 1, 2012 Read Fishery Bulletin. Adjustments made to the 2011-2012 Recreational ACL for Black Sea Bass See Fishery Bulletin
Testimony of Council member Duane Harris before the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding NOAA's Fishery Science. Click Here to read the testimony.
Recreational Measures for Snowy Grouper, Golden Tilefish, and Black Sea Bass. See Fishery Bulletin for details regarding Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures in place for these species.
Circle Hooks Required in South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Effective March 3, 2011 Read Fishery Bulletin
Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures Set for 9 Snapper Grouper Species - Regulations Implemented January 31, 2011 and Include Deepwater Closure for Some Species - Read the Fishery Bulletin regarding implementation of Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B and the Final Rule that includes waypoints for the deepwater closure.
Red snapper closure continues effective December 3, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin (posted 12/3/10) Amendment 17A and Final Rule available in the FMP Library.
Sale of snapper grouper harvested or possessed under bag limits is prohibited. Final Rule implementing Snapper Grouper Amendment 15B published. Read Fishery Bulletin reminder for more information.
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